E-Commerce Accountant
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time, with a 1-hour break
Salary: $1,200 per month
Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven E-Commerce Accountant to manage end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for an e-commerce and wholesale business. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of invoices and payments, reconciliation of e-commerce and marketplace transactions, and support for general accounting activities. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in e-commerce accounting environments, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Process vendor invoices, obtain appropriate management approvals, match invoices to purchase orders, and ensure accurate coding
- Reconcile transactions across multiple online client portals and accounts
- Track, analyze, and reconcile both simple and complex transactions
- Schedule payments using open bill payment reports and manage vendor relationships
- Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and provide analytical insights for resolution
- Maintain financial security by adhering to internal controls and safeguarding financial records
- Prepare and analyze monthly and year-to-date department expense and budget variance reports
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Generate and distribute customer invoices and statements
- Upload invoices to customer portals
- Prepare daily deposit reports by importing settlements, applying customer payments, and monitoring aging reports
- Contact delinquent accounts to secure payment and resolve billing issues
- Reconcile payments from e-commerce and marketplace channels, apply payments accurately, and identify discrepancies
- Monitor collections, reporting, and account reconciliations
- General Accounting Support
- Respond to inquiries from vendors and customers in a timely and professional manner
- Prepare and assist with sales tax returns
- Provide backup support for other accounting personnel as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Minimum of three years of related experience; e-commerce and wholesale sales experience strongly preferred
- Experience in an accounting ERP system required; NetSuite and/or Oracle experience is highly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
- Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and online marketplaces; experience with Amazon Seller Central is strongly preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving and deductive reasoning abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Results-oriented mindset with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- High level of integrity, honesty, and ethical standards
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze problems and evaluate alternative solutions
